Motion by Cheek second by McVey to approve the minutes as presented.ROLL CALL: Halley-A Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Motion by McVey second by Eimer to pay all bills as approved by their chairman.ROLL CALL: Halley-A Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Mary Hill asked that the City change the Golf Course operation to eliminate operating losses.Andrea Halley entered the meeting at 7:35pm.

Lisa Gaston requested a street light be installed at her property.

Police Chief Eimer discussed the issue of disorderly conduct. He was asking that the fine be increased as a deterrent. Lincoln’s fines for disorderly were $75 to $750.The chief recommended a minimum fine of $150. Ordinances will be reviewed for possible changes to be brought back to the council.Chief also brought up the topic of Part-time police officers. The part-time academy costs $1900 reimbursable to the City from the state. Contracts for minimum service will be a part of any agreement. An agreement will be drawn for review.Problems with the Police phone were also discussed.

The Mayor reported that the property at 114 SW First St. was not surveyed yet.

Bob Kohlhase gave the council a run down on the Water Project. Everything was going well and should be completed in the next 5 months or so.The bids were taken for the electrical work. Four bids were reviewed. Anderson Electric was recommended as the lowest bidder.

Motion by McVey second by Cheek to accept the bid from Anderson Electrical in the amount of $60,700 for the electrical service for the Well.

Mayor Finchum brought up the 2nd Pay Estimate from Cahoy for the Water Well Project in the amount of $24,073.00.Motion by Cheek second by Eimer to accept and pay the estimate in the amount of $24,073.00 for drilling the well.ROLL CALL: Halley-yes Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

The 2018 MFT Program came up for approval and was reviewed by the council. The 2018 MFT Program will be $84,900.Motion by McVey second by Cheek to approve the 2018 MFT Program in the amount of $84,900 as presented.

The Betterment Fund asked the City to participate again in the betterment Fund mailing program. Alderman Young questioned this donation to a 501C committee.This will be looked into by the attorney.

Tourism was requesting the City to pay shipping charges in the amount of $200 for a repaired Looking for Lincoln sign from uptown.Motion by McVey second Halley to pay the shipping charges.

ROLL CALL: Halley-yes Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-No McVey-yes Motion Carries.Alderman Young asked if any notices will be mailed to those residents that do not have computer access to the One Call now system.He also asked for an explanation regarding the confusion on the TIF account.

Motion by Halley second by McVey to approve the minutes as presented.ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes Eimer-A Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Motion by Finchum second by Halley to pay all bills as approved by their chairman.ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes Eimer-A Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Mike Geriets from the Police Dept. was present to report the TASER gun was being replaced because the wrong gun was sent.

Mayor ProTem Cheek presented the Ordinance to correct the deed for the property at 114 SW First St.Motion by Finchum second by McVey to accept the Ordinance to correct the deed with the Ordinance number being recorded.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes Eimer-A Cheek-yes Young-No McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

The Council looked over a report on the IEPA Water update. Alderman McVey brought up that the Arsenic levels continue to go down.

Mayor Protem brought up the 1st Pay Estimates for the Water Well Project.Motion by Young second by McVey to accept and pay the estimate in the amount of $65,656.40 for drilling the well.ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes Eimer-A Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.Motion by McVey second by Young to accept and pay the estimate in the amount of $494799.75 for laying the raw water pipe.

ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-yes Eimer-A Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.Alderman Young brought up some questions on some expenses from TIF and Golf course.Alderman McVey reported on repairs to a water main. He complimented the employees on a job well done.

Motion by McVey second by Eimer to approve the minutes as presented.ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Motion by Halley second by McVey to pay all bills as approved by their chairman.ROLL CALL:

Halley-yes Finchum-A Eimer-yes Cheek-yes Young-yes McVey-yes

Motion Carries.

Keith Gardner states snow removal has gone well.Chief Eimer states Police activity has been quiet and the TASER gun has been purchased.Mayor ProTem Cheek states the Ordinance for the property at 114 SW First St. will be carried to the next meeting.Motion by Halley second by Eimer to close the meeting.ROLL CALL: